The Springs at St. Andrews Village
2670 S Abilene St · Aurora, CO · 80014 · 3036959300
58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 26, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065388 · certified since March 5, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.